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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 33 A U G U S T 7 , 2 0 1 7 F O C U S C O R P O R AT E S E C U R I T Y cybercrime in the United States sky- rocketed from $100 billion in 2013 to $400 billion, citing "the legions of hack- ers-for-hire, and the more sophisticated cyber-attacks launching at businesses, governments, educational institutions and consumers globally." e answer, say Maine experts, no longer lies solely in preventive strategies — like antivirus software and fi rewalls — although those are still essential. But additional, layered strategies are key to quickly identifying and thwarting so-called zero-day attacks — a term for when hackers exploit software vulner- abilities that are unknown to the vendor and which have no known fi x. Layered strategies, experts agree, include measures like continuous network and database monitoring for abnormal behavior, along with trusted data backup, written policies around data protection and device usage and training employees to know what to look for in suspicious activity. Traditionally, companies buy security products like fi rewalls, antivirus and software intrusion-prevention systems to try to ward off attacks, says Bob Noel, director of marketing and strate- gic partnerships for security provider- Plixer in Kennebunk. And those tools are benefi cial, he adds. "But if you have the mindset that these technologies alone will keep you safe, that's where your thinking is fl awed," he says. "Organizations must begin to understand that breaches are inevitable. Instead of focusing eff orts only on preventative measures, they need to invest in technology and pro- cesses that focus on incident response. ey need to have the tools, systems, and resources in place so that when The facts of attacks ¡ One in four small businesses are affected by cyberattacks annually ¡ Six in 10 small businesses have a response plan ¡ Lack of expertise is the top reason small businesses aren't proactive ¡ Businesses should notify customers fi rst, in the event of a breach S O U R C E : Better Business Bureau Brunswick Office Space for Sale and Lease All SVN® Offices Independently Owned and Operated. Sales | Leasing | Tenancy | Local & National Representation 21,000 SF Two story building. Accommodates up to 160 workstations. Also includes 9,000 SF structure suitable for storage. 400 + paved parking spaces on site. Attractive Rates, Inquire Today! 24,000 SF Former call center. Configuration includes large bullpen, executive offices, conference/training rooms, and break rooms. Furnishings included. Consulting Engineers and Scientists Contact Nick Sabatine at the idea-stage: Contact Nick Sabatine at the idea-stage: nsabatine@ransomenv.com \\ 207-772-2891 \\ www.RansomEnv.com D E V E L O P M E N T \ \ D U E D I L I G E N C E D U E D I L I G E N C E \ \ E N V I R O N M E N TA L H E A LT H & S A F E T Y E N V I R O N M E N TA L H E A LT H & S A F E T Y E N V I R O N M E N TA L H E A LT H & S A F E T Y \ \ M U N I C I P A L \ \ U T I L I T Y, E N E R G Y & M A N U F A C T U R I N G U T I L I T Y, E N E R G Y & M A N U F A C T U R I N G Trust our experts to support your projects Due Diligence Site Planning Permitting We are poised to provide opinions in a clear and concise manner Turnkey Brownfield Services Civil Engineering Environmental Modeling C O N T I N U E D O N F O L L OW I N G PA G E »

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